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Fresh off their T20 World Cup victory, a youthful Indian team led by Shubman Gill takes on Zimbabwe in the first of a five-match T20I series at Harare Sports Club on Saturday. Sikandar Raza remains at the helm for the Zimbabwean side.
India boasts a strong batting lineup, but questions linger about their bowling attack’s international experience. This could be the chance for Zimbabwe’s bowlers to shine and potentially cause an upset against the World Champions.
ZIM vs IND: Head to Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 8 | Zimbabwe won: 2 | India won: 6
T20I Stats and Records at Harare Sports Club:
- Matches played: 50
- Matches won batting first: 29
- Matches won bowling first: 20
- Average 1st innings scores: 152
- Average 2nd innings scores: 133
- Highest total recorded: 229/2 (20 Ov) by Australia vs Zimbabwe
- Lowest total recorded: 99/10 (19.5 Ov) by Pakistan vs Zimbabwe
- Highest score chased: 194/5 (19.2 Ov) by Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe
- Lowest score defended: 118/9 (20 Ov) by Zimbabwe vs Pakistan
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ZIM vs IND: Harare Sports Club Pitch Report:
The Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe boasts a well-balanced pitch that caters to both batting and bowling strategies. Under sunn💎y skies, the wicket dries out quicker, offering batsmen a good chance to score early on. Spinners can also come into play later in the innings as the pitch offers more assistance. However, overcast conditions can turn the tables. Seam bowlers relish these con𝓀ditions as the increased moisture in the air and on the pitch allows for more movement with the ball, creating challenges for the batters.
ZIM vs IND: Harare Weather Forecast:
Get ready for a beautiful day in Harare! Clear skies and no rain are in the forecast, promising a day bathed in sunshine. While the temperature will be a comfortable 26°C, keep in mind that humidity may reach 14%. Luckily, the wind will be a non-factor with only gentle breezes of𒁏 10 kilometres per hour expected.
